If, for instance, you purchase and download a CD, burn a copy and give it to a friend and that person puts it on a file sharing network, our system will trace that music back to you and, depending on the legal system of the country you're in, you could be [hit] with an expensive fine. This could certainly help deter online music piracy. |
The hash value is like a fingerprint; it contains unique information about the user. The software we've developed can automatically search for fingerprints. |